1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-je) ND (1740-1794) front 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-je) ND (1740-1794) back
1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-je) ND (1740-1794) photo

1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-je ND

 
Brass 3.90 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1740-1794
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.90 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#22675
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡝ

Translation: Boo-je

Edge

Plain

Comment

Pictures are for the Hartill#22.351

Hartill №22.351 Radical コ in 通; Tong with one dot, 隆 with regular (not 正) radical, Bao with regular (not horizontal) feet.

Variety with  radical コ in 通 without protruding to the right of the bottom strike. Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.